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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.47, 779.99 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.47, 779.99 and 366.55 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.47 : 779.99 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.47/779.99 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.47x = 779.99 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.47x = 285,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,906.32/565.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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